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Guide to port e-visas for foreign nationals
Updated: Jun 18, 2025
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A port e-visa is an innovative type of visa issued to foreign applicants through electronic documentation, eliminating the need for physical visa stamps in passports. With their port e-visas and passports in hand, applicants can enter and stay in the designated country.
Service advantages
Streamlined application process
Port e-visas simplify the traditional visa application process. Instead of physically submitting documents at a visa center, applicants can simply upload the necessary documents through an e-government platform.
Expedited approval process
Utilizing an electronic processing system, port e-visas significantly shorten approval times. Through an efficient electronic review mechanism, the visa application approval process is expedited, meeting urgent entry requirements promptly.
Enhanced information security
Port e-visas employ advanced encryption technologies for information storage and transmission, ensuring the protection of applicants' personal data. By minimizing the risk of information leakage associated with paper documents, they guarantee the security and confidentiality of applicants' information.
Issuance target
Port e-visas are intended for foreigners invited to China by enterprises and institutions registered and operating within the Hongqiao International Central Business District.
Types
Currently, port e-visas are available for various purposes, including M (Trade Business), F (Visit), R (Talent), Z (Work), and S2 (Private Affairs) visas.
